Jay: As you can tell, when I decide to do something, I jump in with
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encourage everyone to do it, whether you’re new to the club or
you have been a member for many years and here’s why. As a new member to the club it helps you identify and bond with other persons volunteering because you share a common goal. For someone who’s been
a member of the club for a while, you have such a wealth of knowledge
that may not be evident until you begin to share it with another person. Moreover, volunteering will help you understand the intricacies
involved and help influence the direction of the club.
For example, running for a board position and increasing my volunteer commitment helps me be a part of the solution versus one of those
people who just gripes/talks about what they’d like to see changed.
One of the quotes that I choose to live by is from Mahatma Gandi,
which says “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”
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both feet. When I first joined TCSD, I did the normal volunteering stuff
– getting to meetings early to help put food out, set up tables and
staying late to fold chairs and help put items away. Things changed
pretty quickly when I decided I wanted to get more involved with the
club that gave me so much.
In August 2012, I was asked to help present the “Intro to TCSD” to
members who were new to the club, are thinking of joining or veteran
members who want to learn more. Also in August, I became the
Aquathlon Race Director and put on the Aquathlons during the summer.
I’ve been doing those two volunteer duties for the last two years, and
at the time of writing this, I’m running for the Programs and Events
Director position on the Board because I feel like I can continue
to make a positive impact on the club and
its members.
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What has been the most rewarding aspect of being a TCSD volunteer?
Jay: The most rewarding aspect of being a volunteer is seeing how
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